used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
in addition
From this reading He also gave away seeds liberally to the natives, and planted others in the woods.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The plants from some melon-seeds which were sown on their first arrival were flourishing, and the natives eagerly begged for more.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Many articles manufactured by the natives have not yet been described.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had prepared the ground for them in the neighbourhood of the fort, in as many varieties of soil as he could select.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He also gave away seeds liberally to the natives, and planted others in the woods.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Many articles manufactured by the natives have not yet been described.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading The plants from some melon-seeds which were sown on their first arrival were flourishing, and the natives eagerly begged for more.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many articles manufactured by the natives have not yet been described.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had prepared the ground for them in the neighbourhood of the fort, in as many varieties of soil as he could select.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Many articles manufactured by the natives have not yet been described.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The plants from some melon-seeds which were sown on their first arrival were flourishing, and the natives eagerly begged for more.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The plants from some melon-seeds which were sown on their first arrival were flourishing, and the natives eagerly begged for more.
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading The plants from some melon-seeds which were sown on their first arrival were flourishing, and the natives eagerly begged for more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had prepared the ground for them in the neighbourhood of the fort, in as many varieties of soil as he could select.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading He had prepared the ground for them in the neighbourhood of the fort, in as many varieties of soil as he could select.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The plants from some melon-seeds which were sown on their first arrival were flourishing, and the natives eagerly begged for more.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He also gave away seeds liberally to the natives, and planted others in the woods.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He had prepared the ground for them in the neighbourhood of the fort, in as many varieties of soil as he could select.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Many articles manufactured by the natives have not yet been described.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had prepared the ground for them in the neighbourhood of the fort, in as many varieties of soil as he could select.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
Janeiro
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From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
lemonsnounUS /ˈlemənz/
plural of “lemon” — yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
liberallyadverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəliː/
freely in a nonliteral manner
From this reading He also gave away seeds liberally to the natives, and planted others in the woods.
limesnounUS /laɪmz/
plural of “lime” — a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
manufacturedadjectiveUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərd/
produced in a large-scale industrial operation
From this reading Many articles manufactured by the natives have not yet been described.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He had prepared the ground for them in the neighbourhood of the fort, in as many varieties of soil as he could select.
melon-seeds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The plants from some melon-seeds which were sown on their first arrival were flourishing, and the natives eagerly begged for more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The plants from some melon-seeds which were sown on their first arrival were flourishing, and the natives eagerly begged for more.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading He also gave away seeds liberally to the natives, and planted others in the woods.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He had prepared the ground for them in the neighbourhood of the fort, in as many varieties of soil as he could select.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Many articles manufactured by the natives have not yet been described.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The plants from some melon-seeds which were sown on their first arrival were flourishing, and the natives eagerly begged for more.
orangesnounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒəz/
plural of “orange” — round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
others
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From this reading He also gave away seeds liberally to the natives, and planted others in the woods.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He had prepared the ground for them in the neighbourhood of the fort, in as many varieties of soil as he could select.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
seedsnounUS /siːdz/
plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading He had prepared the ground for them in the neighbourhood of the fort, in as many varieties of soil as he could select.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading He had prepared the ground for them in the neighbourhood of the fort, in as many varieties of soil as he could select.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The plants from some melon-seeds which were sown on their first arrival were flourishing, and the natives eagerly begged for more.
sownadjectiveUS /soʊn/
sprinkled with seed
From this reading The plants from some melon-seeds which were sown on their first arrival were flourishing, and the natives eagerly begged for more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The plants from some melon-seeds which were sown on their first arrival were flourishing, and the natives eagerly begged for more.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had prepared the ground for them in the neighbourhood of the fort, in as many varieties of soil as he could select.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He also gave away seeds liberally to the natives, and planted others in the woods.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
varietiesnounUS /vərˈaɪətiz/
plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading He had prepared the ground for them in the neighbourhood of the fort, in as many varieties of soil as he could select.
water-melons
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From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The plants from some melon-seeds which were sown on their first arrival were flourishing, and the natives eagerly begged for more.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before quitting the island, Mr Banks planted a quantity of seeds of water-melons, oranges, lemons, limes, and other plants and trees which he had collected at Rio de Janeiro.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He also gave away seeds liberally to the natives, and planted others in the woods.
but in spite of that
From this reading Many articles manufactured by the natives have not yet been described.
